Best Macular Society Podcasts (2023)

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My Macular and Me

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Latest advances in genomics for inherited retinal disease 42:14

21h ago42:14

42:14

Gavin Arno, senior scientist and researcher from the department of genetics at Moorfields Eye hospital joins us for this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast. Gavin joins us to discuss the latest advances in genomics for inherited retinal disease. Our understanding of genetics and how DNA works has grown considerably in the last decade. This un…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Sports Safety for Retina Health 31:52

23h ago31:52

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Participating in sports can have a host of benefits, including enhanced physical and mental health. Along with the positive impact of playing sports, there is a risk of physical injury including those that can affect vision. On this episode of ASRS’s Retina Health for Life, Dr. Timothy Murray is joined by Dr. Harry Flynn and Dr. Landon Rohowetz of …

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Retina Controversy: Biosimilar to Biosimilar Anti-VEGF Switching for Retinal Diseases 15:44

12d ago15:44

15:44

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Baruch Kuppermann, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine, California, to explore evidence from other specialties regarding cross-switching between biosimilars, and learn if there are any foreseen patient safety concerns for retina specialists. For more information visit www.AS…

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Effect of Prefilled vs Vial-Drawn Syringes on Sustained Increases in lOP in Pts Treated With Aflibercept 17:55

13d ago17:55

17:55

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD, FASRS, of Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio to explore the effect of syringe type on developing sustained intraocular pressure (IOP) increases. Learn how the type of syringe may or may not affect outcomes. For more information visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum. …

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Primary ASCT for Unilateral Primary CNS Lymphoma–Ophthalmic Variant 16:05

13d ago16:05

16:05

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Colin McCannel, MD, from Stein Eye and Doheny Institutes, University of California, Los Angeles, California, to discuss a case report on the long-term outcomes of 2 cases of primary autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) for the treatment of primary central nervous system lymphoma–ophthalmic variant…

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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PPV for VMT Resulting in Persistent Postop Loculated Foveal Subretinal Fluid 18:06

13d ago18:06

18:06

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes R. Rishi Gupta, MD, FRCSC, FASRS, associate professor at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, to discuss a case report on how a case of postoperative persistent loculated subretinal fluid (SRF) developed after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for vitreomacular traction (VMT) syndrome. Explore the manag…

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My Macular and Me

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How can job seekers with macular disease overcome barriers to employment? 49:15

14d ago49:15

49:15

For this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined Zsuzsi Szabo, an employment manager from Support4Sight in Essex, and Gary Hawkins from Cadent Gas, along with Lee Mercer, who is living with sight loss and is sharing his experience with employment. They discuss the barriers that employers encounter when thinking about hiring someone …

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My Macular and Me

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The emotional support available for those living with macular disease 45:05

1M ago45:05

45:05

Suzanne Roberts from the Macular Society Counselling service joins Colin Daniels for this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast. We are also joined by Lesley who was diagnosed with macular disease and began using our counselling service when she felt she was at her lowest. This episode looks at the emotional impact of a diagnosis of macular dise…

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My Macular and Me

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ECLOs and registering as sight impaired 16:04

2M ago16:04

16:04

For this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast we are joined by Jen, an Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) from West Suffolk, and Michelle , a rehabilitation officer from Lambeth, London, as they discuss their roles in supporting people with sight loss. The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The ri…

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My Macular and Me

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New laser treatment for diabetic macular oedema (DMO) 45:58

2M ago45:58

45:58

For this My Macular and Me podcast we were joined by professor of ophthalmology, Noemi Lois, from Queen's University Belfast. She looks at the results of a recent trial for patients with diabetic macular oedema (DMO). The trial set out to test two types of laser for treating patients with DMO, one standard laser, which has been available for many y…

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Modified Split-Thickness Corneal Patch Graft for Conjunctival Erosions in Patients with Port Delivery System Implant: Surgical Technique and Long-Term Outcomes 13:08

2M ago13:08

13:08

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Daniel M. Miller, MD, PhD, FASRS, of Cincinnati Eye Institute, to discuss a surgical technique that affects patients with port delivery system implants who experience a conjunctival erosion. For more information visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum. Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Auth…

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Socioeconomic Disparities in Patients Receiving Intravitreal Injections for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic 17:46

2M ago17:46

17:46

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Xuejing Chen, MD, assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine, to discuss a study on how the pandemic affected people from variable demographics. Explore the data and learn if the pandemic affected access to intravitreal injection treatments. For more information visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDFo…

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Valsalva Retinopathy Associated With COVID-19: Diagnosis and Surgical Management 13:47

2M ago13:47

13:47

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Sean D. Adrean, MD, from Retina Consultants of Orange County, to discuss a case of retinopathy secondary to intense coughing and vomiting as symptoms of COVID-19. Learn about the diagnosis and eventual surgical management. For more information visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum. Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vi…

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Impact of prefilled syringes and masking on post intravitreal injection endophthalmitis 17:13

2M ago17:13

17:13

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD, FASRS, Retina Consultants of Texas, to discuss the study on the comparison of rates of endophthalmitis (1) following intravitreal injection of antivascular endothelial growth factor therapies with glass-vial preparation (GVP) vs prefilled syringes (PFS) and (2) before and afte…

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Asymmetric Purtscher-Like Retinopathy Caused by a Hypertensive Emergency and Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes 11:16

2M ago11:16

11:16

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Sharon Fekrat, MD, FACS, FASRS, Duke University, to discuss a case involving a 29-year-old, obese, hypertensive man who presented with a 10-day history of progressive vision loss in the left eye with no history of trauma. The visual acuity was 20/25 OD and hand motions OS. Learn the importance of one con…

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My Macular and Me

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Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy 36:54

3M ago36:54

36:54

Professor Andrew Lotery from the University of Southampton joins this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast to talk to us about Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy. For further information on Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy please visit our website: https://www.macularsociety.org/macular-disease/macular-conditions/sorsby-fundus-dystrophy/ The Macular Society has be…

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My Macular and Me

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BrightPage: a tool to help you read with macular disease 33:03

3M ago33:03

33:03

Howard Moshtael, joins us for this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast to discuss his reading tool, BrightPage. Whilst doing his PhD at Edinburgh University, Howard learnt that reading with central vision loss is easier if you don’t have to move your eyes. His idea was to find a tool which can scroll text in a natural way for reading. This wou…

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My Macular and Me

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An insight into the Macular Society research team 41:27

4M ago41:27

41:27

Macular Society's research manager Geraldine Hoad and research officer Sarah Clinton join us for this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast to give an overview of the team and bring an update on the latest developments in macular research. The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right informa…

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Fungal Endophthalmitis Secondary to Aspergillus terreus Exacerbated by Intravitreal Dexamethasone in a Patient With Sarcoidosis 10:58

4M ago10:58

10:58

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Caroline Awh, an ophthalmology resident, to discuss a recent JVRD case report from the July/August issue on a rare cause of fungal endophthalmitis. Learn how this case poses significant diagnostic and management challenges. For more information visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum. Welcome to ASRS’s Journal …

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Opportunity Cost of Vitreoretinal Surgeries 11:56

4M ago11:56

11:56

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Ella Leung, from Georgia Retina, to discuss Medicare reimbursements for the physician work component of vitreoretinal surgeries as a significant opportunity cost for the physician relative to office-based patient care of equivalent time. Explore how the current analysis compares Medicare physician re…

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening of Preterm Infants With Icteric Vitreous 9:46

4M ago9:46

9:46

On this episode, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Audina Berrocal from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute to discuss a recent JVRD case report from the July/August issue on preterm newborns with ROP and vitreous opacification thought to be caused by hyperbilirubinemia. Because of vitreous opacification, these patients could not be properly examined for ROP…

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My Macular and Me

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How effective are techniques to manage visual hallucinations? 35:29

4M ago35:29

35:29

Professor Robin Walker joins us for this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast to discuss his team's study on the effectiveness of recommended techniques to manage visual hallucinations caused by sight loss. Do you suffer with visual hallucinations caused by Charles Bonnet syndrome? The Macular Society runs a CBS support group via our counsellin…

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My Macular and Me

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Inherited Macular Disease - Should I know my gene? 41:14

5M ago41:14

41:14

Professor Andrew Webster and genetic counsellor Hannah Knight join us for this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast to talk about understanding a genetic diagnosis of inherited macular disease and explore the benefits of genetic testing and counselling. The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. Th…

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Evolving Treatment Patterns in Diabetic Macular Edema Between 2015 and 2020 13:15

5M ago13:15

13:15

On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Paul Hahn of NJ Retina to discuss a JVRD article from the May/June 2023 issue on DME treatments between 2015 and 2020 by US retina specialists. Learn whether practice patterns align with conclusions from major randomized DME clinical trials. Real world outcomes and clinical…

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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

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Effect of Macular Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling on Single Surgery Success Rates of Vitrectomy 12:04

5M ago12:04

12:04

On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum, Dr. Timothy Murray welcomes Dr. Mark Seamone from the University of Alberta to discuss a JVRD article from the May/June 2023 issue on surgery success rates of vitrectomy with a macular off retinal detachment. Learn whether peeling the ILM is the right approach for patients in certain subsets of retinal de…

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My Macular and Me

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Research Into Best Disease 44:06

5M ago44:06

44:06

Dr Amanda Carr, a researcher at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, joins us for this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast. Amanda is currently working on a Macular Society funded project to switch off a faulty gene in Best disease, which causes the progression of the disease. Amanda updates on the project, which, if successful, could pave the way …

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My Macular and Me

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Myopic Macular Degeneration 44:09

6M ago44:09

44:09

What is myopic macular degeneration? And why is the number of people living with the condition increasing? Professor Pete Coffey joins us for this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast to tell us more about the condition and how in the future, it could be more common than age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The Macular Society has been suppo…

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My Macular and Me

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Punctate Inner Choroidopathy (PIC) 50:42

6M ago50:42

50:42

In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast we are joined by consultant ophthalmologist Alastair Denniston, along with his colleagues, to discuss Punctate Inner Choroidopathy (PIC) in more detail and hear from a patient living with PIC. The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right informat…

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My Macular and Me

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Diabetes and your eyes 43:37

7M ago43:37

43:37

Diabetes can have a huge impact on our sight. In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast, we are joined by consultant ophthalmologist Samantha Mann, from Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. Samantha discusses the latest developments in treatment and research in diabetic eye disease. The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular condi…

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My Macular and Me

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Securing Employment with Sight Loss 44:28

7M ago44:28

44:28

In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast we are joined by Zsuzsi Szabo of Support 4 Sight and Nick Thomas from North Wales Society for the Blind, who share their employment advice for people diagnosed with a sight condition. Finding a job can be a challenge at the best of times, but it can be so much harder to find work when you have a sigh…

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My Macular and Me

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Charles Bonnet Syndrome in Children 46:32

8M ago46:32

46:32

In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast we are joined by Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinician-Scientist, Professor Mariya Moosajee. She speaks to the Macular Society about her research into Charles Bonnet Syndrome, specifically in children. The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The ri…

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My Macular and Me

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Latest Developments into Stargardt Disease Research 43:46

8M ago43:46

43:46

In this episode of the My Macular and Me podcast we are joined by Professor Andrew Lotery of the University of Southampton. He speaks to the Macular Society about the latest news regarding research into Stargardt disease. The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can …

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My Macular and Me

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Cost of living - Support for people living with sight loss 41:29

9M ago41:29

41:29

Our first episode welcomes our Working Age and Young People's Service Manger, Colin Daniels. The focus of this episode is benefit entitlements, cost of living contingencies and grants for equipment. The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome th…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Diabetes and Your Vision: A Conversation with the National Eye Institute 31:32

1y ago31:32

31:32

People with diabetes are at risk for developing diabetic eye disease, which can result in vision loss and blindness. And people with early stages of diabetic eye disease may experience few if any symptoms. But losing sight from diabetes is far from a foregone conclusion, especially with regular dilated eye exams, early diagnosis, and treatment adva…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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AMD Awareness Month: A Conversation with the Macular Degeneration Association 27:26

2y ago27:26

27:26

February is age-related macular degeneration (AMD) awareness month, an opportunity to bring needed attention to this common retinal disease which impacts more than 11 million people in the US alone. On this episode of ASRS's Retina Health for Life, Dr. Joshua Mali, Medical Director of the Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) joins Dr. Timothy Mur…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Understanding Diabetic Macular Edema 21:06

2y ago21:06

21:06

Diabetes is a major public health issue and every person diagnosed with diabetes is at risk of developing diabetic eye disease. Diabetic macular edema is a common complication of diabetic eye disease, which occurs when blood vessels in the retina are damaged and leak fluid into the macula causing blurry central vision. On this episode of ASRS's Ret…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Artificial Retina Restores Sight to the Blind 30:33

2y ago30:33

30:33

It seems like science fiction to restore the sight of a person who has been blind for years, but innovations in the field of retina have made the impossible possible. On this episode of ASRS’s Retina Health for Life, Dr. Timothy Murray is joined by the co-inventor of the artificial retina Dr. Mark Humayun, co-Director of USC’s Roski Eye Institute a…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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The Patient’s Role in Maintaining Retinal Health 23:09

2+ y ago23:09

23:09

Retina patients have a critical role to play in maintaining their retinal health by seeking out treatment from a retina specialist, becoming informed about their condition and following through on their treatment plan. On this episode of ASRS's Retina Health for Life, Dr. J. Michael Jumper of West Coast Retina in San Francisco joins Dr. Timothy Mur…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Retina Basics for Patients 23:37

2+ y ago23:37

23:37

Did you know that your clear view of the world, the one that allows you to read, drive and recognize faces, relies on the health of your retinas? On this episode of ASRS’s Retina Health for Life, retina specialist Dr. Ryan Rich of Retina Consultants of Southern Colorado joins Dr. Timothy Murray to discuss what the retina is, how they make healthy v…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Retinopathy of Prematurity 26:56

2+ y ago26:56

26:56

Retinopathy of prematurity is a retinal condition that can affect premature infants, and is the most common cause of vision loss in children. On this episode of ASRS's Retina Health for Life, Dr. R.V. Paul Chan of the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois at Chicago joins Dr. Timothy Murray to discuss why screening premature …

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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What is Uveal Melanoma? 29:17

2+ y ago29:17

29:17

Uveal melanoma, or ocular melanoma, is the most common eye cancer diagnosed in adults, affecting approximately 2,500 people in the United States each year. Unrelated to skin melanoma, uveal melanomas often have no signs or symptoms, underscoring the importance of regular dilated retina exams for early diagnosis and treatment to safeguard sight. On …

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Understanding Retinoblastoma 26:23

2+ y ago26:23

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Retinoblastoma is a rare form of eye cancer that affects infants and young children. In recent years, significant advances have been made in retinoblastoma diagnosis and treatment, helping not only save children's lives but in many cases preserving vision in the eye affected by cancer. On this episode of ASRS’s Retina Health for Life, Dr. Carol Shi…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Easing Treatment Burden for Retinal Patients 23:24

3y ago23:24

23:24

Treatments for some retinal conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) require frequent appointments, which can be a burden for both patients and their families. On this episode of ASRS’s Retina Health for Life, Dr. Jeffrey Heier of Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston joins Dr. Timothy Murray to discuss the treatment burden that many patie…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Advanced Imaging for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) 26:02

3y ago26:02

26:02

Advanced imaging technologies have enhanced retina specialists’ ability to diagnose, manage and treat many retinal conditions including age-related macular degeneration (AMD). On this episode of ASRS’s Retina Health for Life, Dr. Justis Ehlers of the Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic joins Dr. Timothy Murray to discuss these new imaging te…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Current and Emerging Therapies 26:20

3y ago26:20

26:20

Advances made in the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the last two decades are among the most exciting in all of medicine. On this episode of ASRS’s Retina Health for Life, Dr. Peter Kaiser of the Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic joins Dr. Timothy Murray to discuss #AMD treatments on the horizon that may lead to …

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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AMD Update: What Patients Need to Know Now 25:37

3y ago25:37

25:37

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects 11 million Americans, but with early diagnosis and treatment by a retina specialist, vision loss from the wet form of AMD can be avoided. On this episode of ASRS’s Retina Health for Life, ASRS President Dr. Carl Awh of Tennessee Retina joins Dr. Timothy Murray to discuss all things #AMD including imagi…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Gene Therapy for Retinal Disease 28:19

3y ago28:19

28:19

On this episode of ASRS's Retina Health for Life, Dr. Timothy Murray is joined by retina specialist Dr. Thomas Ciulla of the Midwest Eye Institute, a world's authority on gene therapy applied to the eye. Tune in to learn more about gene therapy breakthroughs that are saving and restoring vision for people with retinal conditions and what the future…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Clinical Trials for Retinal Disease 35:55

3y ago35:55

35:55

Clinical trials have ushered in sight-saving advances in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of retinal disease. On this episode, Dr. Charles Wykoff of Retina Consultants of Texas joins Dr. Timothy Murray to discuss promising clinical trials currently underway for retina conditions and the role patients play in making advances possible. Resourc…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Retinal Detachment 23:43

3y ago23:43

23:43

Retina specialist Dr. Jay Stallman of Georgia Retina and his patient David Bragg join Dr. Timothy Murray to discuss retinal detachment, an emergency situation in which the retina separates from the back wall of the eye. Tune into hear David's experience with retinal detachment, the symptoms to watch for and the importance of prompt treatment by a r…

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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

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Sickle Cell Retinopathy 29:51

3y ago29:51

29:51

Retina specialist Dr. Adrienne Scott of the Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine joins Dr. Timothy Murray to discuss sickle cell retinopathy, a condition present in some patients with sickle cell disease which can lead to vision loss. Tune in to learn more about the condition and how early diagnosis and treatment …

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